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# Director of Data Stewardship

- **Company:** Phaxis LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $210,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Governance, Data Security, Information Lifecycle Management, Meta-Data Management, Metadata Standards, Data Strategy, Data Lineage, Data Management
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3047807923-2

## About the Role

* Experience in a senior data management, data governance, or data leadership role (Director/Executive Director level preferred).
 * Hands-on experience leading data quality, data stewardship, metadata management, or enterprise data governance initiatives.
 * Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data lifecycle management, lineage, business glossaries, and quality controls.
 * Experience managing data domains related to IT, HR/People, Procurement, Legal, or other corporate functions.
 * Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive enterprise-wide data initiatives.
 * Experience working within financial services or other highly regulated environments preferred.
 * Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable data strategies.

## Description

* Lead the Corporate Functions Data Domain strategy, establishing governance frameworks, ownership models, and operating processes that align with enterprise data policies and regulatory expectations.
 * Manage and mentor a team of Data Stewards and Data Quality Analysts, providing strategic direction while ensuring effective execution of data governance, quality improvement, and stewardship activities.
 * Define and maintain data ownership models, including golden sources, systems of record, business definitions, data lineage, and metadata standards across IT, HR, Procurement, and Legal platforms.
 * Partner with business leaders and technology teams to identify data requirements, prioritize enhancements, and ensure platforms and solutions support evolving business needs.
 * Drive enterprise data quality initiatives by establishing controls, monitoring data health, identifying issues, and overseeing remediation efforts with source system owners.
 * Ensure appropriate data access, security controls, and compliance practices are maintained in alignment with financial industry regulations and enterprise governance standards.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve data transparency, usability, and consistency throughout the data lifecycle, from creation through consumption.
 * Provide executive-level reporting and insights on data governance maturity, quality metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.